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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.Res. 1459· 119th Congress

Designate July 2026 as American Grown Flower Month

Expressing support for the designation of July 2026 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month".

Sponsor
Salud Carbajal (D-CA)
Introduced
Jul 27, 2026
Last Action
Jul 27, 2026
Passage
72%
Introduced
Jul 27, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Declares July 2026 as 'American Grown Flower and Foliage Month' through a nonbinding congressional resolution.
  • Recognizes domestic flower and foliage farmers and encourages Americans to buy homegrown products.
  • No funding, mandates, or regulatory changes—symbolic support only.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Domestic flower and foliage farmers gain visibility and potential sales boost from official designation.
  • Small businesses and rural economies benefit if consumers shift purchases toward U.S.-grown products.
  • Consumers get clarity on where flowers originate but no enforcement mechanism backs the push.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill introduced July 27, 2026, and referred to House Agriculture Committee. Awaiting committee vote.
  • Passage likely requires committee approval, then House floor vote—typically fast-tracked for ceremonial resolutions.
  • Contact your House representative to express support or opposition if you care about flower industry messaging.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 27, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Jul 27, 2026Submitted in House
  • Jul 27, 2026Submitted in House